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Tappan 318200505 Owner's Manual

Tappan 318200505 Owner's Manual

Tappan electric range owner's guide
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ELECTRIC RANGE
Recycled paper
Printed in Canada
318200505 (9908) Rev. A

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC RANGE Recycled paper Printed in Canada 318200505 (9908) Rev. A...

  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Product Registration Register Your Product The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD should be filled in completely, signed and returned to Frigidaire Company. Contents This Owner's Guide contains general operating instructions for your oven and feature information for several models. Your oven may not have all the described features.

  • Page 3: Some Models

    SOME MODELS PLEASE DO THIS NOW! Record the model and serial numbers of this appliance in the space provided below. These numbers are shown on the serial plate located The PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD at the right of the range frame and are visible when the drawer is open. should be filled in completely, signed, and returned.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols. This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

  • Page 5: Important Instructions For Using Your Cooktop

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP • Know which knob controls each surface heating unit. • Use proper pan size — This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit.

  • Page 6: Installation Instructions

    Installation Instructions Clearances and Dimensions Provide adequate clearances between the range and adjacent combustible surface (1/16” to the cabinet side walls and the rear wall). Location—Check location where the range will be installed. Check for proper electrical supply and the stability of floor. Dimensions that are shown must be used.

  • Page 7: To Level Range

    Installation Instructions To level the range: Oven Light (some models) On some models an interior oven light will turn on automatically when the oven door is opened. The oven light may be turned on when the door is closed by using the oven light switch located on or underneath the control panel.

  • Page 8: Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils

    Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils For best results and energy conservation, choose cooking utensils that have these characteristics: Pans should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface element. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom.

  • Page 9: Indicator Light

    Indicator Light Some models have an indicator light for each heating unit, other models have an indicator light for each pair of heating units. The indicator light glows as soon as a heating unit is turned on. Check if the indicator light glows when the control knob of the individual heating unit is turned on.

  • Page 10: Broiling

    Broiling Broiling is a method of cooking tender cuts of meat by direct heat under the broil element of the oven. Preheating Preheating is suggested when searing rare steaks. (Remove the broiler pan before preheating. Foods will stick if placed on hot metal.) To preheat, set the oven control(s) to BROIL as instructed in the Owner’s Guide.

  • Page 11: Cleaning The Appliance

    Cleaning the Appliance Exterior Cleaning Clean range after each use to prevent sticky grease built-up and spills from cooking on. Wash with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth. Wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel. Do not use abrasives, steel wool, cleaners containing ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners on any exterior parts of the range, except the porcelain enamel cooktop.

  • Page 12: Daily Cleaning

    Cleaning the Appliance Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and can chemically damage the cooking surface. Before Cleaning the sur- face cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool.
  • Page 13 Cleaning the Appliance Cleaning the Regular Oven (Non self-clean oven) Make sure the oven is cool and that all control knobs are at OFF “ ” position. Cleaning the oven is a lot easier when the door is removed. 1. Remove the oven door; see “To Remove and Replace the Oven Door” in this manual. 2.

  • Page 14: To Remove And Replace The Oven Door

    Cleaning the Appliance What to Expect During Cleaning While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel.

  • Page 15: Avoid Service Checklist

    Before you call for service - read this You may save the cost and inconvenience of an unnecessary service call by first reviewing this easy to use Avoid- Service Check List of the most frequently encountered situations that are not the result of defective workmanship of materials.

  • Page 16: Surface Units

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION RANGE DOES NOT OPERATE Surface elements do not heat. No power to range. Check steps “Entire range does not operate” above. Control knobs set too low. At very low heat settings of the control knobs, the surface signal light may come on;...

  • Page 17: Poor Baking Results

    PROBLEM POOR BAKING RESULTS Baked goods too done or not done enough. Baked foods evenly browned and/or raised. Baking time too long. Oven steaming. POSSIBLE CAUSE / SOLUTION Actual oven temperature and cooking times may vary from recipe or box instruc- tion.
  • Page 18 PROBLEM BROILING Oven smokes excessively dur- ing broiling. SELF-CLEANING OVEN (some models) Self-clean cycle does not work. Soil not completely removed after self-cleaning cycle. AVOID TRANSPORTATION DAMAGE TO YOUR RANGE If you have to move your range into/out of your residence or when moving to a new home, it is suggested that you take the following precautions: 1.
  • Page 19 Avoid Service Check List...

  • Page 20: If You Need Service

    The consumer shall pay for such service calls. Damages caused by services performed by persons other than authorized Tappan servicers; use of parts other than Frigidaire Company Genuine Renewal Parts; obtained from persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.

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